Carmelo Anthony

LeBron James is available. Marc Gasol, too. That's two All-NBA first team members from last season still on the market, in case anybody thinks all the best players are gone. Of course, nobody really believes either is leaving his current club, so teams will have to look at lesser names as they continue filling out their rosters in free agency. LaMarcus Aldridge came off the board Saturday when he committed to San Antonio, highlighting the holiday weekend fireworks. DeAndre Jordan had already decided on Dallas, placing two of this year's biggest prizes deep in the heart of Texas. The dizzying days after the market opened last Wednesday morning were so busy that it feels...

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